Product Information

99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver.

Australian Map Shaped Coin

Crafted in the distinctive shape of Australia, the coin’s coloured reverse depicts a kangaroo against an idyllic sunset scene at Picnic Rocks, Tasmania. The inscription KANGAROO also appears in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark and the 2013 year-date.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 6,000 of these Australian Map Shaped – Kangaroo 2013 1oz Silver Coins.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.

Beautiful Packaging

The coin is housed in a presentation case and custom-designed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)

1

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

1

Fineness (% purity)

99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.135

Maximum Diameter (mm)

40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm)

4.50

Maximum Mintage

6,000

Designer

Ing Ing Jong

The iconic kangaroo is the third animal to grace the innovative Australian Map Shaped Coin Series. One of the most symbolic animals of Australia, the world-renowned kangaroo is well adapted to hop great distances in a land that offers scarce food and water.